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  • A Maine Irish Song Project Workshop with Castlebay

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    A Maine Irish Song Project Workshop with Castlebay Sunday, November 16th 12:00pm-3:00pm Go deeper into the living tradition of Maine’s Irish songs with an intimate, hands-on workshop led by Castlebay (Julia Lane & Fred Gosbee), Maine’s premier Celtic folk duo. Building on their concert performance, this workshop will guide participants through the fascinating process of […]

    Get Tickets Free – $10.00

  • Claddagh Awards 2025

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    Thursday, November 20th, 2025  Reception begins: 5:30pm  Programming begins: 7:00pm  The Maine Irish Heritage Center proudly announces the return of the Claddagh Awards, a cherished tradition honoring the Irish values of friendship, loyalty, and community. Each year, the award is presented to a distinguished individual in Maine whose life of service strengthens our communities and […]

    Get Tickets $100.00 – $500.00
  • Maine Irish Writes 2025-2026

    Maine Irish Writes: December

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    We are thrilled to present our inaugural season of Maine Irish Writes, an inclusive monthly Writer's Group that will meet in the MIHC Library on the first Thursday of each month! Led by the incredible poet and author Robert Breen, this welcoming writers group is open to all—whether you're just starting out or deep into […]

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  • Open Hours!

    Open Hours!

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection! For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!

  • Maine Irish Reads 2025-2026

    Maine Irish Reads ‘Old God’s Time’ by Sebastian Barry

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    Maine Irish Reads, our monthly book club, meets every second Thursday here at the Center! From 7:30 – 9 PM in the MIHC Library. Bring a friend. The more, the merrier. About this month's book: Recently retired policeman Tom Kettle is settling into the quiet of his new home, a lean-to annexed to a Victorian […]

  • Bailey’s Mistake

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    Saturday, December 13th 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm Celebrate the season with Bailey’s Mistake, a Celtic-inspired, four-piece folk band from right here in Maine. Known for their pulsing sound driven by bass, drums, and guitar, and lifted by hearty vocal harmonies, thrilling bagpipes, and whistle tunes, Bailey’s Mistake creates an irresistible energy that fills the […]

    Get Tickets $35.00 – $45.00